Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 221)

Chapter 6 Logic’s Mixing Facilities 221
Note: If the current Track Mixer view does not contain the Output or Bus Object, Global
view will automatically be enabled. The appropriate view filter (Output/Bus) will also be
enabled, ensuring that the selected Object type is visible.
The MIDI channel strips have little “LEDs”, which turn green for Note On events, and
yellow for all other MIDI information.
Send All Mixer Data
The selection of Options > Send All Mixer Data transmits all currently visible mixer knobs
and fader settings to MIDI.
Track Selection When Playing or Recording
You can prevent the track selection from changing when making an adjustment to a
channel, while Logic is in recording or playback mode. There’s an independent
parameter for each situation; Options > Change Track in Record Mode and Options >
Change Track in Play Mode.
MIDI Channel Strips
Operation
This section deals with the MIDI channel strips of the Track Mixer, as well as those of
the GM Mixer (see “GM Mixer Object” on page 171).
The MIDI channel strips work as a remote control for the mixing parameters of your
sound modules and synthesizers (volume and pan, for example). This is the nature of a
sequencer. The controls send MIDI Control Change Messages. They do not control any
audio signal flow within Logic. Switch on all options in the View menu of the Track
Mixer, so you can see all of the parameters described below.
Saving the Mixer Settings
The Mixer settings directly affect the Object Parameter box at the bottom left of the
Arrange window. The current settings are saved with the song. If the memory of your
sound module is not maintained by battery every time you switch it off, it will forget
any settings made in Logic. To restore these settings after reloading the song, select
Options > Send to MIDI > Used Instruments MIDI Settings from the main menu.